Description

MORETONHAMPSTEAD
SX 78 NE
2/77

Clifford Bridge

23.8.55

II

Road bridge over River Teign which forms boundary between Moretonhampstead and Dunsford parishes. C17 or earlier widened in circa mid C19. Granite ashlar except for the arches of the original bridge which are roughly-dressed granite. 3-span bridge originally quite narrow, has been widened on both sides. The original bridge has round arches springing from piers with chamfered impost moulds. The bridge has been widened on both sides in granite ashlar with wide segmental arches springing from enlarged cutwaters of the original bridge and slightly advanced abutments which are swept out at each end. Continuous stringcourse over the arches and parapet above with rounded granite coping. Mentioned by Leland.

The asset was previously listed twice also at List entry 1214300. This entry was removed from the List on 19th February 2016.

This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 19th February 2016.

Listing NGR: SX7809389775

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26439818

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